Which Nursing Prerequisites Should You Take Online?

Whether you are just starting to think about getting your nursing degree, or it’s been years since you’ve been in school -- taking your general education courses online is a flexible and cost effective way to get the credits you need for your nursing degree program.

Here’s why:

1 - You can decide whether nursing is the path for you in a low-risk environment. Practically speaking, this means that if at first you don’t succeed - you can afford to try again. You can go at your own pace or if you need to retake a course online, you can do so at a low-cost without taking on student debt.

2 - You will pay less for your required general education courses - and pay less for your nursing degree. When you complete online courses through StraighterLine, you can quickly, affordably, and confidently earn the college credit you need, and significantly reduce the cost of your degree.

3 - You can get ready for success in your nursing degree program. At StraighterLine, we have found that students who succeed in our online course are far more prepared to succeed in their degree programs. Our data has shown that over 90% of students who transfer their StraighterLine courses end up successfully earning their degree.

4 - You can transfer your courses to your school. StraighterLine has partnerships with over 100 accredited colleges -- many have nursing programs -- where your courses are guaranteed to transfer. Your courses are also eligible for transfer at more than 2,000 colleges through ACE Credit.

Which general education courses will you need for your nursing degree?

Though it depends on the school, most nursing degree programs require the same general education courses. We’ve compiled a list of the most common prerequisite courses nursing students take here at StraighterLine in order to pursue their nursing degree: